Substitute Custodian

The Loma Prieta Joint Union School District, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is a small K-8 public school district with a collaborative team of teachers and support staff who are appreciative of the support of highly involved parents.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION: Under the direction of the director of maintenance and operations, perform routine and skilled custodial maintenance to provide a healthy, safe and attractive physical environment for students and community. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean assigned classrooms, offices, hallways, work rooms, eating areas, locker rooms, common use areas and all other district rooms.
• Clean, restock and disinfect restrooms.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax, polish tile and linoleum, vacuum and shampoo carpets, clean drinking fountains, windows, white boards, walls and vents.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles.
• Pick up trash, lost and found and sporting equipment.
• Check campus for vandalism and break-ins.
• Ensure the campus is safe.
• Follow established safety procedures and report safety hazards and vandalism to supervisor.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates and turn on/off alarm system.
• Available for emergency clean ups, fire and building alarm notification.
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies.
• Keep tools and machines in clean, working order.
• Perform minor to major repairs as needed.
• Report maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Available for set up and tear down for assemblies, sporting events, and special activities as requested by supervisor.
• Perform special/emergency custodial work upon request and approval by the supervisor.
• Move, rearrange, switch, and/or adjust furniture and equipment upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or two years of related field of work.
• Dexterity and physical condition to maintain a rigorous and strenuous work schedule.
• Ability to maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Possession of a valid California drivers license.
• Possession of a current first aid/CPR certification.
• Skill to read and write so as to be able to understand safety reports and safe use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to understand and carryout oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs containers of cleaning chemicals.

Resume and 3 references.

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

Resume and 3 references.

Comments and Other Information

Workers must be 18 years of age (or 16 with a work permit), possess a valid California driver's license (preferred but not required), a social security card, and provide their own transportation to work each day.